EU: Arsenic Market 2025

Arsenic Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU arsenic market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Arsenic Production in the EU

In value terms, arsenic production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of arsenic decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, arsenic exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to arsenic exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Spain (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Spain increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest arsenic supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Arsenic Imports

Imports in the EU

Arsenic imports shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, arsenic imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of arsenic imports in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and Greece (X%). France (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported arsenic in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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